Category Archives: Discussion

Ranch Endings

When Ma Anand Sheela left the Oregon Ranch in September 1985, which, in a way was her creation,  the veils of secrecy surrounding her own inner circle and their machinations dropped away. Believe it or not, most commune residents knew … Continue reading

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Genunine Ranch Memories

(Rajneeshpuram 1981 to 1985) Here are eight Ranch memories worth their salt – and unedited. (actually the Oregonian published them unedited – so good for them – SN) RAMA PREM Germany My long-lasting and overwhelming memory of The Ranch was … Continue reading

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Osho Freedom Day!

Harideva renames a new celebration day! Harideva says he feels the awareness around a new Osho Holiday can be a healing salve for our entire sannyas family and friends.  Sounds a bit portentous to SN ! He said, “We all … Continue reading

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Dont bother if you’re British – Modi excludes UK from Indian e-visas

India announces e-visas for 43 countries – but UK not included (SN Editorial) The Indian Government made what they self called an “important” announcement yesterday (Nov 29th). As part of Mr Modi’s, the recently elected Indian Prime Minister,  new promises, … Continue reading

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Neither Meditation or Medication

SN Editorial: On The Confounding of Medicine When many of us lived around Osho, one was not particularly aware that Osho himself was so much in favour of holistic/alternative/complementary medicine.   Hippocrates, said to be the Founder of Modern Medicine … Continue reading

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